Southampton (H) Post Match Thread

[citymad]

Yet another great performance from the team. Love the fact they were still hunting down the ball in a pack in the 91st minute. It's relentless stuff and don't know where they get their energy from. Our conditioning coaches should take a lot of credit for that performance.

On a side note I'd loved to know what Vinny was laughing and joking about with Phil at the final whistle. He was making a gesture like he was "muscle" man.

 

[St.Pauli support]

What was the idea behind bringing Komps for Stones after 68 mins?
Stones as DM vs Shakhtar?

Normally we are subbing our creative department.

 

[prestonibbo_mcfc]

What was the idea behind bringing Komps for Stones after 68 mins?
Stones as DM vs Shakhtar?

Normally we are subbing our creative department.

Maybe it tells us Otamendi is not fit and Pep was not willing to risk an injury to Stones ?

 

[117 M34]

What was the idea behind bringing Komps for Stones after 68 mins?
Stones as DM vs Shakhtar?

Normally we are subbing our creative department.

Only one who played on Thursday so most in need of a rest

 

[malg]

I can still only see 10

You said "Silvas - very good" - I took that to mean both Bernardo and the other one?

 

[newfaceinhell]

Yet another great performance from the team. Love the fact they were still hunting down the ball in a pack in the 91st minute. It's relentless stuff and don't know where they get their energy from. Our conditioning coaches should take a lot of credit for that performance.

On a side note I'd loved to know what Vinny was laughing and joking about with Phil at the final whistle. He was making a gesture like he was "muscle" man.

Fee Fi Foden Phil has got you on the run
Fee Fi Fo Fix Fodens had his Weetabix.

 

[morleyswife]

At times unplayable.

This. The first 20 minutes wow

 

[Vienna_70]

Excellent performance. Everyone played very well, though the defending that led to the penalty was very poor. It was fucking annoying to lose that clean sheet .

Our attacking play is out of this world; if we continue like this, no team will live with us. Our front five is as scary a prospect for defenders as you’re likely to come across anywhere in the world, and that’s without KdB.

The unselfishness of the players is a joy to behold. Both Raheem and Sergio could easily have taken a shot, but passed to a better-placed teammate, who scored. Leroy seemed to be having one of those days, when nothing came off for him, until his goal right at the death.

MotM? Raheem just ahead of Sergio, Silva brothers and our central defenders.

 

[deano ou812]

Hahahahaha the hilarious bit near the end of the first half was it when the ball was pinging about in the Southampton box just shoot boys anyone haha .

 

[blue b4 the moon]

Warming up with a sick swan for next week, maybe it'll actually be 10 this time.

We played fantastic football at times but worryingly looked uncomfortable with the long ball in defence.

 

[moggymoz]

Manchester City vs Southampton – Full Match

1st Half https://oload.fun/f/79d2moJwnKc/MCI_V_SOU_1st_Half.mkv.mp4

2nd Half https://oload.fun/f/CqMdY2zqBBo/MCI_v_SOU_2nd_Half.mp4.mp4

 

[nmc]

Sterling, Bernardo, Aguero, Stones, Silva and Laporte all outstanding and the rest not too shabby.

 

[schfc6]

What was the idea behind bringing Komps for Stones after 68 mins?
Stones as DM vs Shakhtar?

Normally we are subbing our creative department.

Don’t think Stones was supposed to play vs Fulham. Only a guess but I’d guess he’s probably close to his ‘red’ zone.

 

[Bluep*ss]

Also he creates more chances while dribbling and attracts opponents which creates loads of space for our players to exploit.
Pep let’s players to express themselves in the final third. Defenders shit their pants when kun tries to dribble inside the box . The fear factor can cause chaos . Did you notice his dribbling inside the box today ? That little meg between the legs of their defender ?
Kun is a world class player and he can dribble as he wishes.

I'll get some 'bibs' delivered to the Etihad , tomorrow.

 

[worsleyweb]

You said "Silvas - very good" - I took that to mean both Bernardo and the other one?

Well done

 

[blue b4 the moon]

I'm disappointed. I had a bet on at 22/1 that we would win 6 nil.

My usual 5-1 failed on 90mins but i managed to cash out before the sixth.

 

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[blue ranger]

Excellent display but Mendys performance was full of errors and rashness yet again.
Could Delph be a better option?

Not sure it was full of errors and rashness and delph certainly can’t do what mendy does going forward. But would agree the defending needs to be improved.

 

[rnblade]

Bloody hell!
Watching that back tonight, it could so easily have been double figures.

Bernardo was magnificent along with Merlin.

Razza superb.

Kuns movement was brilliant.

We have halted the dipper loving media wankfest for now.

 

[blue ranger]

I don’t want it to appear as though I think he wasn’t good, but I just thought he held on to the ball for far too long on occasion. Leading to the break down of several attacks.
Seemed to be desperate to score a wonder goal.

He worked his nuts off though.

Personally thought aguero was outstanding today. I’d say it was the perfect pep performance.